Chapter 494 "Breaking the Engagement (1)"

After leaving and coming to the main reception hall, Mr. Mu wasted no time in tending to the business at hand.

“Royal Tutor Mu,” standing up from her chair, the guest waiting in the hall was Xue Pian Ran, the Sacred Maiden of the Dan Palace.

“Your Grace, I've long resigned from that post years ago. Nowadays I'm just an old man so please address me as Housekeeper Mu instead. But seeing these old bones of mine isn't what you are here for today is it? Hoho, if you are intending to see my lord then my apologies, he's already at the palace since early dawn."

Now it made sense as to why Feng Shen would on multiple occasion address this senior as "Teacher", turns out he was once the Royal Tutor of North Qing, a man second only to a handful of officials.

The girl's tone may be smooth and tender, but it only caused Mr. Mu to furrow his brows extensively.

“Your Grace, no harm has come to the lady's body so there's nothing to worry about. Also, my lord has already given instructions before he left: no one is allowed to disturb Miss Ye while she is studying in the account room. I'm sorry but I would have to refuse." Sharp and direct, the elder's response mustn't be trifled with, evident by how quickly the girl's complexion went from red to white in that split second.

Not only Feng Shen has recognized her, but even Mr. Mu as well….

There's no way Xue Pian Ran wouldn't know about the customs in this household, especially the stuff pertaining to the female head of the family like balancing the ledger books and stuff. As such, her emotions couldn't remain stable anymore.

“Sacred Maiden, I hope you can be wearier of your words there. Miss Ye is the most suitable person for His Highness, I've witnessed it with my own eyes. Furthermore, she is an extraordinary woman who is also a recognized princess of Da Xia. After many twists and turns, I can say with high certainty they are of one heart. My lord's been living his life alone for the past ten years, now that he's found a girl of his heart, how could I and everyone in this household not be happy for him? As for your argument of Miss Ye not being capable of helping the Phoenix Manor produce the next generation, that is not a problem because they have already shared a bed before. What's more, her medical skills are beyond exceptional and has more than once soothed my lord's cold syndrome. If Your Grace truly want what's best for my lord then I hope you would put more consideration into this." Mr. Mu didn't expect the girl before him to say something so daring. No matter what, Xue Pian Ran was still unmarried and such words would only harm her reputation.

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